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Smile Again

2010·Show
159Episodes in1Season·NR
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Romance8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Raised in America by his mentally handicapped mother Anna, Dong Hae dreams of traveling to Korea to propose to the woman he loves.. After qualifying for a speed skating competition, he smuggles his mother to Korea with him, but his undying devotion to her soon begins causing him problems. Finally reconnecting with his lost love Saewa, Dong Hae finds his affections divided when things don’t work out as he planned in this award-winning daily drama.
Emotional Family DramaHeartbreaking PathosUnconditional DevotionRomantic ConflictSocial Stigma & AcceptanceCharacter-Driven NarrativeDaily Slice-of-LifeRealistic Portrayal of DisabilityCathartic Emotional ReleaseKorean Cultural Context

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Where can I stream Smile Again legally?

Smile Again is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on OnDemandKorea. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Smile Again worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Smile Again rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How many seasons does Smile Again have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 159 episodes of about 35 minutes each.

When did Smile Again air?

It ran from 2010 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is Smile Again in?

KoreanEnglish

It was made in Korean, with some English. Produced in South Korea, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Smile Again?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Smile Again in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.